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Belfast
PAT Testing in Northern Ireland provides a professional, yet
cost effective portable appliance testing service for all types
of businesses. Our annual testing agreement makes sure that you
to comply with Health & Safety Regulations regarding portable
appliance testing. Our testing charges start from as little as
£1.10 per item for a regular annual testing service.
Think of the implications to your
business if a member of staff or the general public received an
electric shock whilst using UNTESTED electrical equipment on your
premises.
You are legally responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of
all electrical appliances on your premises, including regular
inspection and testing.
Negligence can result in injury or death, which
can lead to prosecution and fines.
Successful prosecution under the Act or any health
and safety statute carries a maximum penalty of a fine of £5000
and/or up to 6 months imprisonment.
What equipment should be tested?
The regulations cover all items of in-service electrical
equipment, this includes all movable items connected to the mains
supply by 3A or 13A BS1363 plugs, BS EN60309-2 industrial plugs.
In addition to being responsible for the safety of their own portable
appliances, companies are are also responsible for electrical
equipment brought on site by employees and contractors.
Appliance
Electrical safety testing
Please Note
Electrical Safety - each year about 1000 accidents
at work involving electric shock or burns are reported to the
Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Around 30 of these are fatal!
Fire Safety - Portable electrical appliances are
a major cause of fires both in the home and at work. A sobering
fact:- Over 2,500 people are killed or injured as a result of
electrical fires every year!
Insurance Cover - When you take out insurance cover
with Insurance companies, they often make the assumption that
the insured business is complying with all regulations necessary.
If any claim is made throughout your insurance period the insurance
company may reduce, delay, or even refuse to pay on any claim
for damage if the damage has been caused by an appliance that
has not been tested.
Items that can't be tested will be given a visual
check.
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